Sepal
FAILWednesday, December 21, 2016 at 4:24 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.16(A)
Cold Holding
The refrigerator in the front is not working and there are products stored on the fridge; tomatoes 60F hummus 60F (Items discarded). Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (12/14/16 The front refrigerator is still not working. The employees have put the items on ice but they are not maintaining temperatures; cut tomatoes are 47F and hummus is 50F after stirring the product. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below) The upright refrigerator is not maintaining temperature; pickled turnips 45F hot sauce 46F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Pass)
Why This Matters
THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.
Code Requirements
ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure
M-2-101.11
Person in charge Assigned
There is no person in charge at the establishmnet when the manager is not working. Provide a PIC trained by the certified manager for all hours of service.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
04-3-501.15/4-301.11
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
Okra in the reach in is cooling in deep covered plastic containers. Provide proper cooling methods and validate that items are being cooled properly from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from70F to 41F in an additional four hours. (Pass) 12/14/16 The refrigerator in the front is not maintaining product temperature. Provide ample refrigeration to maintain product temperature.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.